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Vol 0: Capital MONEY! Leadership Series - Laws of Leadership


  1. Full Dedication to Serving Others
  2. It's not about you
  3. Give people purpose
  4. Give people context
  5. Give people the tools and environment they need to succeed 
  6. Give people the freedom and autonomy to succeed their way
  7. Give people the freedom to fail for the right reasons 
  8. Give people genuine praise often and publicly 
  9. Give people constructive feedback often and privately
  10. Empower people to give you constructive feedback without fear, then act on it

In our leadership series we will provide an article on each of our Laws of Leadership. 

The need for leadership is everywhere. Capital MONEY! has created its leadership series to give our community actionable steps to become better leaders in their personal and professional lives. We believe that implementing our leadership philosophy will help you no matter your circumstance, whether you're the CEO of a Fortune 100 company or just starting your career as a plumber*. 

There is a need for great leaders in all fields and at every level. Leadership is not only reserved for people in positions of authority with fancy titles and high compensation. And although leadership is most needed from people in positions of authority with fancy titles and high paying jobs, we believe that the relationship is often woefully uncorrelated. 

Unfortunately, the notion of to whom much is given much is required often does not apply to those who have been able to insert themselves into positions of power. The fallout of which is seen throughout society from the smallest to largest stages. Every bad manager, every self-serving politician, and every incompetent executive are all examples of the societal void of leadership in positions that need it most.

By creating our Leadership Series, Capital MONEY! aspires to be part of the solution. By providing actionable tools to our community, we hope to empower you to make a difference. We believe that you can be a great leader and add value to those around you in whatever you do. You can be one more great boss in the world. If you're starting your career, you can be an up and coming individual contributor that acts like a leader and uplifts their team. If you're a volunteer, you can lead those around you to better serve your constituents. 

Whatever you do, you can be a leader and positively impact the people in your life and community. We aspire to be even just a small part of your success. 


  • *We are not implying that plumbers are less-than CEOs or any other professions. We are only using a new plumber as an example of a role very different than a CEO, to show how leadership is something that anyone and everyone can implement. It applies equally to a new lawyer, a new doctor, a new truck driver, or any other vocation.  

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